Florida § 50.041 - Proof of publication; uniform affidavits required.
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§ 50.041. Proof of publication; uniform affidavits required.
(1) All affidavits made for the purpose of establishing proof of publication of public notices or legal advertisements shall be uniform throughout the state. (2) Each such affidavit shall be printed upon white paper and shall be 8 1 / 2 inches in width and of convenient length, not less than 5 1 / 2 inches. A white margin of not less than 2 1 / 2 inches shall be left at the right side of each affidavit form and upon or in this space shall be substantially pasted a clipping which shall be a true copy of the public notice or legal advertisement for which proof is executed. Alternatively, the affidavit may be provided in electronic rather than paper form, provided the notarization of the affidavit complies with the requirements of s. 117.021. (3) There may be a charge not to exceed $2 levied for the preparation and execution of each such proof of publication or affidavit.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 50.041
What does Florida Statutes § 50.041 cover?
Section 50.041 ("Proof of publication; uniform affidavits required.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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